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TEIR I
LeMars Water Dept. Calls For Voluntary Water Conservation
WATER WATCH CONDITIONS
LeMars water use, resulting from continued dry weather, and produced a
call for voluntary conservation by the city of LeMars. The city's water
department monitors supplies daily and has determined that LeMars water
system is currently overstressed.
It is estimated that voluntary residential conservation efforts can
produce water saving of up to 10 percent. A list of suggested water
saving activities and other information is available from City Hall,
weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by calling (712) 546-7018 or
(712) 546-5555.
When making this request in an attempt to avoid more severe action at a
later date. This is not a crisis situation, but with responsible
conservation on the part of LeMars residents we may get through this
period without resorting to water rationing.
These Are Some Simple Steps To Help Conservation
1. Refrain from watering lawns between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m. This includes shrubs,
....plants
and trees.
2. Refrain from car washing during the weekdays
3. Take shorter showers
4. Check dripping faucets
5. Fully utilize your appliance by running dishwasher and washing
machine for full loads only.
TEIR II
RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Moderate To Serious Water Shortages
WATER WARNING CONDITIONS
Bans The Use Of and including implementing Odd and Even Irrigation by
City Administrator
1. Use of water consuming comfort air conditioning equipment which
consumes in excess of 5 percent
....of
the water circulating in such equipment.
2. Watering or irrigation and all outside vegetation except for flower
and vegetable gardens; trees and
....shurbs
less than 4 years old, and areas which were newly seeded or sodded prior
to issuance of
....the
emergency resolution, refrain from watering between the hours of 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
3. Washing cars, trucks, trailers, boats and other mobile vehicles or
equipment except at commercial
....establishments
which provide that service.
4. Washing outdoor surfaces including buildings, sidewalks, driveways,
patios and porches.
5. Nonessential cleaning of commercial and industrial equipment
machinery and interior spaces.
6. Filling, refilling or adding of water to private swimming pools,
wading pools, reflective pools, ornamental
....fountains
or any other structure making similar use of water.
7. Permitting the loss of water through defective plumbing or fixtures,
except where the customer can
....provide
proof or prompt repair of the defect.
8. Serving water by restaurants except when it is specifically requested
by customer. (If requested)
TEIR III
RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES
Severe Water Shortages
WATER EMERGENCY
2. All commercial and industrial uses of water not essential in providing products or services.
3. Water used but not necessary for the preservation of life or the general welfare of the community's
....economic base.
4. When in severe water shortages, penalties for violations shall be imposed. Fifty dollars ($50) for the
....first offense, one-hundred dollars ($100) for the second offense, third offense is automatic shut-off. The fee’s are set by resolution by City Council and may change from time to time.